SOP - B-mercaptoethanol: Difference between revisions
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=Work Practice Controls= | =Work Practice Controls= | ||
• BME is incompatible with metals, oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis, calcium hypochlorite, aliphatic amines, and isocyanates. | • BME is incompatible with metals, oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis, calcium hypochlorite, aliphatic amines, and isocyanates. | ||
• Purchase and use in the smallest practical quantities for the experiment being performed. | • Purchase and use in the smallest practical quantities for the experiment being performed. | ||
• Know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher before beginning work. | • Know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher before beginning work. | ||
• Eliminate ignition sources such as open flames and hot surfaces. | • Eliminate ignition sources such as open flames and hot surfaces. | ||
• Keep containers closed as much as possible when not in use. | • Keep containers closed as much as possible when not in use. | ||
• Be aware of skin absorption as a possible route of exposure. Plan work so that minimal glove contact is expected, and purchase appropriate gloves for cleaning up small spills. | • Be aware of skin absorption as a possible route of exposure. Plan work so that minimal glove contact is expected, and purchase appropriate gloves for cleaning up small spills. | ||
• If glove contact occurs, change gloves immediately. | • If glove contact occurs, change gloves immediately. | ||